Update

It was a VERY busy weekend. It was supposed to be busy, just in a different way. My kids play soccer and both were to play this weekend, one in an all day Saturday and Sunday tournament. Due to bad weather on Friday, the tournament and other games were cancelled. YAHOO! FREE WEEKEND...sort of.

I had planned to take today, Monday, off to install an underground fence for our dogs. We decided to get a jump start on it Saturday. We got it all done. There was LOTS of up and down, bending over and on my knees work. I was a bit sore the next day, but not too bad at all. I also pressure washed part of the house. It was a beautiful day outside and we sure didn't waste it.

On another not, my sleep apnea must be improving because my c-pap is beginning to drive me crazy when previously, I could not sleep without it. The pressure has been waking me up and giving me serious dry mouth. I have a self adjusting machine, but apparently It is still too much. I have an appointment with my sleep MD later this month. Hopefully we will schedule another study and sooner rather than later I will be ridded of my machine. Oh what a happy day that will be.

That's all for now,
Marc

You Can Comment

I know there are folks reading my Blog, because they tell me occasionally. If you read, how about commenting every once in while so I can tell who is around.

Thanks,
Marc

Made if to the Century Mark

As posted previously, I had my fourth adjustment some two weeks ago. I then left town to help rebuild homes in Mississippi and finish off the week with some R&R at the beach. I did not have access to any scales so I didn't weight myself. When I returned home, I didn't make it to the gym until Tuesday of that this week. That is where I officially weigh myself. When I did, I was so please to see that I have finally made it to one of my mini goals and lost more than 100 lbs. Actually, as of today, I have lost 102 lbs. That means I have 23 more to go to make it to my initial goal weight and 48 to my dream weight.

I am still training for this 5K race in December. I am worried that I am not going to have enough stamina to run the entire thing. I am not worried about completing the race, I just don't know if I'll be able to run the whole thing. I am going to keep training and work a little harder at it for the next 5-6 weeks and see where I am then. I will be excited to complete it running or walking. It is certainly a far cry from 8 months ago when I got winded walking to the mailbox.

Take care all,
Marc

Fourth Adjustment

I had my fourth adjustment yesterday. I am up to 8cc's in a 10cc Vanguard band. No problems at all. Last night I had a bowl of chili for dinner and this morning a small bowl of Kashi Go Lean Crunch cereal. I'm pretty tight, but not uncomfortable.

I have lost 2/3 of the weight I want to lose. I'm pretty darn happy with my results thus far.

Take care,
Marc

Do the Scales Lie?

I got on the scales at the gym this morning after working out. They say I am down to 249, which would mean I broke the 100 lb mark. I should be jumping for joy, but I'm actually a bit suspicious that the reading wasn't accurate. If it were true, it would mean that I've lost 5-6 lbs since Monday. Highly unlikely.

So, I'll wait to celebrate until I confirm with another weigh in on Friday.

Have a great day,
Marc

Need an Adjustment

Seems the stories of others enjoying bad food has begun to rub off on me. I've made some poor food choices in the last two weeks. My MD says that when people begin to make bad choices it is usually a sign that it is time for an adjustment.

So I scheduled one for Friday. I have pretty strong break through hunger between meals that cause me to snack too often. But that is the beauty of the lap-band...instead of giving in to the hunger, I can have the band adjusted and do away with the hunger.

I am so close to losing 100 lbs. I am at 97 lbs gone. I know that this adjustment will put me over the edge.

I continue to train for the 5K race in December. I am able to run about 40% of 3.2 miles. I stagger walking and running. I don't have the stamina to fun for longer periods yet, but in intervals I am getting better. I just have to increase the running time and decrease the walking time until I am able to run the whole race.

Sounds fun huh?
Marc